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California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno Cal State LA San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CSU UC Merced CSUMB California State University-San Bernardino San Francisco State CSU Channel Islands CSUDH Cal State East Bay| California State University Bakersfield | Governors State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | GSU | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $9,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $11,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 1,865 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $178 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 4,427 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or GSU?
- Governors State University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at CSU Bakersfield than Governors State University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than GSU ($7,521 vs. $9,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 29.4% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($11,000 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than California State University Bakersfield (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 11.5% larger than aid received California State University Bakersfield ($11,987 vs. $10,750)
CSU Bakersfield vs. GSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than GSU (57.5%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or GSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between GSU and CSU Bakersfield.
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $5,700 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,600)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $4,082 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($13,168 vs. $17,250)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($136 vs. $178)
- More CSU Bakersfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/